We are starting to get antsy. As it was pointed out over at Her Rays, what are we supposed to do with our days right now? At least the team had workouts today. Are we supposed to practice for the ALCS?

And we are getting nervous. The Rays still have never lost a truly meaningful playoff game. They lost game 3 of the ALDS, but the series still wasn’t in doubt. How will we react if the Rays lose a tough game that puts the series in doubt? How does this work in baseball? Will it be as bad as the Bert Emanuel game in 2000? The first loss probably won’t be, but how bad will it be? Will we be able to sleep? Will we watch the game over again? Will we yell at the dog? Will we drink a fifth of Jack and howl at the moon?

Based on the pitching matchups, we feel very good about games 1 and 4, not good about game 2 and feel game 3 could go either way, with the edge to Boston. In other words, the key to the series appears to be games 2 and 3. If the Rays can split games 2 and 3 they will be in a good position. If they lose both, we will probably see a situation where the Rays are coming back to St. Pete needing to win both games 6 and 7 to advance to the World Series.

DEVIL DOGS WEBTOPIA…

Are you kidding us? A 12-year old got a Rayhawk and got suspended even though there is nothing in the code specifically outlawing mohawks? Since when did middle school become the NFL? Zachary Sharples has vowed not to get rid of the Rayhawk and will continue to serve his suspension. Good for him. [Bradenton Herald]

“Rays Index on Amphetemines” is back. This time we recap the ALDS for The Hardball Times. [The Hardball Times]

Outs Per Swing breaks down the rotation matchups for the ALCS. [Outs Per Swing]

Jon Heyman breaks down the final 4. The only real negative he can come up with for the Rays is their lack of experience. [SI.com]

What to do? Talk about other teams...from John Perrotto at Baseball Prospectus "The Twins are willing to trade left fielder Delmon Young following the emergence of rookie outfielder Denard Span this season."

After being fleeced last year, I bet all Twinkie fans will be cheering for the BoSox.

why is jenn sterger being brought up on this site again- jenn sterger has nothing to do w/ this team, she is a team whore and will display her fake boobs in any team's colors to get the attention she so desperately needs. Please don't degrade the integrity of this site w/ her name again!